Title : Letter Unit Rubric

Instructions : As you work on your letter writing unit, use this rubric to help you be sure you have completed all elements to the best of your ability.

4	3	2	1
Tone
I use a respectful tone that is appropriate for the purpose of the letter and the reader.	I use an appropriate tone.	Sometimes, my letter’s tone is disrespectful or inappropriate for the audience and purpose.	My letter’s tone is disrespectful and inappropriate.
Introduction
My letter’s first paragraph states the purpose of my letter in a compelling way.	My letter’s first paragraph states the purpose of my letter.	My letter’s first paragraph partially states the purpose of my letter, but the purpose is unclear or hard to find.	My letter’s first paragraph does not state the purpose of my letter.
Body
I support my purpose by presenting my reasons in an order that builds to what I want for a response.	I present reasons in a logical order.	I try to put my reasons in order, but the order does not help the reader understand what I am saying.	My reasons do not seem to be in a particular order.
Conclusion
My conclusion emphasizes the response I want in a memorable way.	My conclusion emphasizes my expected response.	My conclusion tries to explain why I wrote the letter.	My conclusion does not explain why I wrote the letter.
Conventions
My spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are correct. I use Standard English throughout my letter.	My spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are generally correct. My letter has no errors that detract from meaning.	Occasional errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization detract from my letter’s meaning.	Errors in conventions make my letter difficult to read and understand
Format
I follow an appropriate business letter format consistently and accurately.	I follow an appropriate business letter format consistently but have accuracy errors.	I make some errors in business letter format.	I make several errors in business letter format.